Saint Mary's Hospital President Retires
March 31, 2022WATERBURY, Conn. -- Following a long and distinguished career as a physician, Chief Medical Officer, and finally, as President of Saint Mary’s Hospital, Steven Schneider, M.D., M.B.A., has announced his retirement effective April 1, 2022.
Dr. Schneider has been a beloved member of the Saint Mary’s Hospital and Trinity Health Of New England family for over a decade. He has provided strategic leadership as Chief Medical Officer at Saint Mary’s Hospital and in the last four years as president. His contributions to Saint Mary’s and Trinity Health Of New England include the development of several Urgent Care Centers, the acquisition of Campion Ambulance, now Trinity Health Of New England EMS, and the expansion of Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group, formerly known as Franklin Medical Group.
As a professional in the greater Waterbury community for decades, Dr. Schneider has served on various boards and as chairman of several philanthropic committees, most recently as the Chair of the 2021 Annual Campaign for the United Way of Greater Waterbury.
“It is a difficult decision for me to retire from Saint Mary’s Hospital, a place that is like home for me, where colleagues feel like family,” said Dr. Schneider. “I would like to express how much I believe in Saint Mary’s Hospital and the gifted staff we have; I’m humbled and honored to have worked beside them and continue to hold them all and the institution in the highest regard.”
“It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Dr. Schneider,” shares Reggy Eadie, M.D., President and CEO of Trinity Health Of New England. “His passion and thoughtful leadership consistently illustrate his deep commitment to our Mission to serve and heal our local communities. Dr. Schneider has been deeply woven into the fabric of Trinity Health Of New England and it has been a privilege to work alongside him each day. I wish him, we all wish him, the best on this next phase of life.”